Cornbread Casserole | The Shabby Shack

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

cooked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

Brown 1 pound of ground beef in a skillet.

Drain the grease from the browned beef.

Add 1 packet of taco mix to the beef and mix well.

Add 1 can of whole kernel corn (drained) to the beef mixture.

Add 1 can of pinto beans (drained) to the beef mixture.

Add 1 full can of Rotel (do not drain) to the beef mixture and mix everything together.

Mix 2 boxes of Jiffy muffin mix according to the box directions, which requires adding 2 eggs and 2/3 cup of milk.

Whisk the muffin mix, eggs, and milk together until combined.

Add 8 oz of shredded cheddar cheese to the muffin mix and stir to combine.

Combine the beef mixture with the muffin mixture and mix well.

Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.

Pour the combined mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cut a square to serve, topping with sour cream.

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